McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association

Kickstart - August 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th and 22nd - Ages 10-13
2024-08-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-22 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Kickstart can be joined at anytime. This workshop is to help enhance life and social skills, create positive friendships and build leadership skills.
Tuesdays and Thursdays – August 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th and 22nd
10:30AM – 12PM
To register, call, text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Upstart Art - August 16th - 1:00PM - 3:00PM
2024-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Upstart Art – Come learn and explore some basic art skills and put them to work in a fun and engaging way.
Friday August 16th, 1:00PM – 3:00PM

To register call, text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Taming Worry Dragons - August 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st and 26th - Ages 7-10 - 10:30AM - 12PM
2024-08-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-26 10:30 - 12:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Taming Worry Dragons is a six session workshop for kids to learn to trap and tame their worries and anxiety. The goal is to help children learn to reduce the frequency or intensity of their anxiety.
Mondays and Wednesdays – August 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st and 26th
10:30AM – 12PM
To register call, text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Mindfulness Walks - August 9th and 23rd - 10:30AM - 12:00PM
2024-08-23 10:30 - 12:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Mindfulness Walks – Fridays, August 9th and 23rd – 10:30AM – 12:00PM
Come join us as we get out in nature and practice some basic mindfulness and grounding skills. Please note, cap of 5 participants per walk.
To register, call text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Let's Get Cookin' - August 27th and 29th - In person and Zoom Ages 12-18
2024-08-27 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Let’s Get Cookin’ is a two part workshop for youth that want to learn how to cook.
Part 1: In person, August 27th: Basic nutrition, kitchen safety tips and prepare to cook.
Part 2: Zoom, August 29th: Cook a meal. Caregivers must be present in the home. Groceries will be provided.
August 27th and 29th 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Contact Marnie to register:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Anxiety 101 - August 28th - Ages 12-18 (In person)
2024-08-28 13:00 - 15:00 | McMan Calgary & Area (East Doors), 2609 15 St NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8Y4, Canada
Does the new school year have your teen feeling anxious, worried or fearful? In this workshop your teen will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of what anxiety is, how to manage it and what may trigger it.
August 28th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Contact Marnie at:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Anxiety 101 - Preparing for a new school year - Ages 12-18
2024-08-28 13:00 - 15:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Does the new school year have your teen feeling anxious, worried or fearful? In this workshop your teen will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of what anxiety is, how to manage it and what may trigger it.

To register call, text or email Marnie:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Let's Get Cookin'! - All Ages and Families - August 28th, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
2024-08-28 16:30 - 18:30 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
We will be hosting an in-person bannock making workshop. Each participant will have the opportunity to make their own bannock.
Wednesday August 28th, 4:30 – 6:30pm.

To register call, text or email Marnie:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Kids Yoga - Ages 4-7
2024-09-03 09:00 - 10:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Kids will learn deep breathing and positive affirmations through a magical journey in the jungle using their sense of smell, sight and sound. Parents will be set up in an alternate room where they will be available if required for their child, however, they can engage in self-care, listening to tranquil music, colouring, exploring sensory tools or just relaxing on your technology.
September 3rd: 9AM-10AM
September 9th: 1:30-2:30PM
September 12th: 9:30AM-10:30AM
September 16th: 1:30PM-2:30PM
September 30th: 9:15AM-10:15AM
To register, contact Roshelle:
roshelle.stooshnov@mcmancalgary.ca
(403)-620-0510

Music For Life - Ages 0-4 years with a caregiver
2024-09-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-04 10:00 - 11:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come with your child to sing songs, explore musical instruments for the first time in a fun and interactive way with peers of similar ages.
September 4th, 13th and 20th:
10:00AM-11:00AM (0-12 months)
1:15PM-2:15PM (1-4 years)

To register contact Roshelle:
roshelle.stooshnov@mcmancalgary.ca
(403) 620-0510

Mindfulness Walk - Ages 7-13
2024-09-09 16:00 - 17:30 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come join us as we get out in nature and practice some basic mindfulness and grounding skills. Please note, cap of 5 participants per walk.

To register call, text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Let's Get Cookin'! - Ages 12-18 - September 17th and 24th - Zoom
2024-09-17 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-24 16:30 - 18:30 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
This is a two part workshop for youth that want to learn how to cook. Part 1: Basic nutrition, kitchen safety tips and prepare to cook. Part 2: Cook a meal. Caregivers must be present in the home. Groceries will be provided.

Tuesdays September 17th and 24th, 4:30-6:30PM

To register call, text or email Marnie:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Fearless Females! Be the Queen of Your Confidence - Mondays, September 23rd, 30th, October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th - Ages 12-18
2024-09-23 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-30 16:30 - 18:30 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
In this 6 part workshop participants will have the opportunity to;
-Increase their ability to communicate.
-Strengthen their ability to express their needs.
-Set appropriate boundaries.
-Explore their own self talk that is helpful and/or harmful.
-Create an understanding of their emotions.
-Explore ones own individual style, clothing, hair and makeup.
-Create their personal vision board.

To register call, text or email Marnie:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Upstart Art - Ages 7-13
2024-09-24 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come learn and explore some basic art skills and put them to work in a fun and engaging way.

To register call, text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Fall Festivities - Ages 7-13
2024-09-25 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come join us for classic fall-themed games, activities and snacks!

To register call, text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Stay and Play - 0 to 5 Years - October 2nd, 7th & 21st
2024-10-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Explore the Fun Forest with all it’s toys and make new friends for future play dates. We believe in building connection and belonging within our community, so come be a part of the Fun Forest community.
-October 2nd 9:30AM to 11:00AM
-October 7th 10:00AM to 11:30AM
-October 21st 10:00AM to 11:00AM

To register, please contact Roshelle Stooshnov:
Roshelle.Stooshnov@mcmancalgary.ca
403-620-0510

Kids Yoga - 4 to 7 years - October 2nd, 11th, 18th & 25th
2024-10-02 13:30 - 14:30 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come join us for Kids Yoga and parent self-care time. Kids will build foundational yoga skills through deep breathing and positive affirmations, while parents participate in self-care in a separate room.
-October 2nd – 1:30PM to 2:30PM
-October 11th – 1:30PM – 2:30PM
-October 18th – 1:30PM – 2:30PM
-October 25th – 1:30PM – 2:30PM

To register, please contact Roshelle Stooshnov:
Roshelle.Stooshnov@mcmancalgary.ca
403-620-0510

Skills for Anger - Ages 12-18 - October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th - 4:30PM - 6:00PM
2024-10-02 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
This workshop teaches you how to build skills on managing anger while learning about the different types of anger styles and what may trigger it.

Please contact Marnie Johnston to register:
Marnie.Johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Music for Life - 0-12 months - October 4th, 9th, 18th & 23rd
2024-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come with your child to sing songs, explore musical instruments for the first time in a fun and interactive way with peers of similar ages.
-October 4th – 10:00AM to 11:00AM
-October 9th – 9:15AM to 10:15AM
-October 18th – 10:00AM to 11:00AM
-October 23rd – 9:15AM to 10:15AM

To register please contact Roshelle Stooshnov:
403-620-0510
Roshelle. Stooshnov@mcmancalgary.ca

Music for Life - 1 year to 4 years - October 4th, 11th, 16th & 25th
2024-10-04 13:15 - 14:15 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come with your child to sing songs, explore musical instruments for the first time in a fun and interactive way with peers of similar ages.

-October 4th – 1:15PM to 2:15PM
-October 11th – 10:00AM to 11:00AM
-October 16th – 9:15AM to 10:15AM
-October 25th – 10:00AM to 11:00AM

To register, please contact Roshelle Stooshnov:
Roshelle.Stooshnov@mcmancalgary.ca
403-620-0510

Zones of Regulation - Ages 10-13 - October 7th, 9th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th & 30th - 4:30PM-6:00PM
2024-10-07 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
7 sessions total. Come join us to explore strategies to support emotional regulation and learn more about healthy ways to express our feelings.
To register please contact Lacey Gustavsen:
Lacey.Gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Zones of Regulation - Parents/Guardians - October 7th, 9th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th & 30th
2024-10-07 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
This parent class is designed to help teach parents Zones of Regulation using similar language their children learn, to help parents support their kids as they practice and actively utilize Zones of Regulation. This class will occur simultaneously to when your child is registered in Zones of Regulation.
4:30PM – 6:00PM

To register, please contact Roshelle:
Roshelle.Stooshnov@mcmancalgary.ca
403-620-0510
